Americana auction draws crowd for rare items in Lawrence
Lawrence auction of more than 2,000 Americana pieces drew widespread interest Friday at 340 N. Michigan St. Debby Nelson, daughter of collector George Allen, said the field was full of cars and more than 300 numbers had been issued. The sale featured Native American blankets and 18th century New England furniture and continued from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. despite multiple rings. The Allen family noted ongoing curiosity about sources of pieces. George Allen, a longtime Lawrence resident and retired attorney, died in 2007, and Betty Allen passed last year.
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Lawrence Habitat Blitz Build Delivers New Home in Three Days
Benitez 37 and her two teens will move into a Lawrence home built in three days by about 120 volunteers from the Lawrence Home Builders Association and local firms. Six framing crews and multiple trades joined in a three day blitz after six months of planning, allowing the family to have separate bedrooms. Benitez, a pastry chef, contributed 250 hours of sweat equity to Habitat for Humanity, and expressed astonishment at the rapid project completion.
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Shooting at Grove Apartments prompts arrest near Heatherwood Drive
Police responded to a 2:38 am shooting at the Grove Apartments on West 24th Place. Witnesses said multiple shots were fired near the pool and an 18 year old Topeka man was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Sand ers was arrested near Heatherwood Drive as detectives investigate possible others. Call 785-832-7509 or CrimeStoppers at 843-8477 with tips.
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Clinton Parkway closure announced for weekend street work
Lawrence City Hall officials say all lanes on Clinton Parkway between Iowa Street and Crestline Drive will close Saturday through Sunday, blocking access from Clinton Parkway to Iowa Street. Eastbound traffic is urged to use Kasold Drive or Lawrence Avenue while crews mill the roadway as part of the 23rd and Iowa improvements, with weather possibly delaying the work but lanes to reopen by Monday morning. Heartland Community Health Center postpones its annual block party amid weather and safety concerns. a later summer date will be announced. Kansas health officials confirm two measles cases in Johnson County possibly linked to four cases in Clay County Missouri. no cases in Douglas County.
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Eudora Names Gary Ortiz City Manager
The Eudora City Commission announced Gary Ortiz, former Leavenworth city manager from 1998 to 2007, will begin Monday as Eudora’s new city manager. Ortiz cited a planned regional transportation hub near Gardner and Edgerton boosting development along the K-10 corridor and in Eudora.
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